Intel Core i9-9900K
Eight-core gaming flagship that held the performance crown into 2019.
Intel Core i5-9600K
Six-core unlocked mid-range CPU from the Coffee Lake Refresh line.
Coffee Lake Refresh14nm95 WLGA11516C / 6T
Released October 19, 2018MSRP $263
Processor
SocketLGA1151
Cores / Threads6C / 6T
Base / Boost Clock3700 GHz / 4600 GHz
Platform & Power
TDP95 W
Memory SupportDDR4
Full Specs
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Processor
Release DateOctober 19, 2018
SocketLGA1151
SeriesCore i5
ArchitectureCoffee Lake Refresh
Process Size14nm
Core Count6
Threads6
Base Clock3700 GHz
Boost Clock4600 GHz
Platform & Power
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0
TDP95 W
Integrated GPUYes
Launch Price$263
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